Manuale Uniflam Idro rev. 00
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5. MAINTENANCE
This section of the manual contains technical information needed to carry out the routine
maintenance and repairs.
CAUTION: Before starting any maintenance it is important to make sure that the stove is turned
off, the heater is disconnected from electricity and the water valve is closed. If the surgery
requires it, the water has to be drained from the plant.
The frequency of cleaning of the fume flue and chimney depends on the type of wood used and
the frequency of usage of the stove. It should not be done less than once a year.
WARNING: The deposits of carbon are easily flammable under high temperature.
CAUTION: If the chimney fire is on fire follow the following advice:
1. Do not try to switch off the fire by introducing water from the chimney;
the ingress of water into the heater could harm it due to the violent heat shock.
2. Sprinkle a little water on the wood in the fireplace, but without wetting the refractory.
3. Call the fire department !
4. Prevent the access of air from the bottom of the barrel, close the valve.
5. Move away furniture and other objects from the walls close to the chimney.
Proceed with the same frequency the cleaning of the smoke passage using a scraper to remove
deposits in tubes and on the water containing parts of the stove.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING THE STOVE.
